Cameroon Police Say Civilian Attacks on Police Increasing
Voice of America
YAOUNDE - Officials in Cameroon say there has been a jump in cases of civilians assaulting police officers. Videos shared on social media in Cameroon show citizens mocking and battering police in response to alleged brutality and corruption.
Paul Atanga Nji, the territorial administration minister, also tasked with civilian protection, says at least 15 videos of civilians of refusing police orders and attacking officers have been shared on social media platforms within the past two weeks. Nji said the police force confirmed its officers were the victims in the videos. In some cases, he said, police have been victims of humiliation, battery and other forms of assault from civilians the police are supposed to protect.
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